Selling the Rem. 700 5r -- Browning X-Bolt?

[Brydawg512]

Hello all,

I purchased my Remington 700 5r in 300 win mag, new, in July. It is a great gun, however, being that my primary use of the rifle is for hunting (elk hunting, specifically) it is a bit too heavy to carry up mountains on my 180lb frame. So, I am now looking at the X-Bolts (also in 300 WM) and am looking for the cheaper model recommendations. Does anyone have experience with the "composite stalker" or "stalker long range" models? I'm looking for consistency of accuracy out to around 600 yards. Please let me know opinions/experiences!

On a side note, I will be listing the rifle for sale under the classifieds section here very soon if you are interested! Less than 40 rounds through the rifle!

Thanks in advance!

 

[55stone]

one of my good friends that i hunt with has a composite stalker in .308 and its a great gun! you didnt say if you reload or not. he does and has no problem shooting MOA out to 600, 600 is the furthest we have access to. I wouldnt be scared of any of the x bolts.

 

[cohunt]

I have the lr stalker In 7rm- it's the std twist rate not fast twist. It holds .6moa out to 800 yards with handloads, i have pulled several 1/4 moa groups out of it, but it consistantly shoots .6

 

[martinakl]

I'm a big fan of the X-Bolts. Only thing I don't like about the light sporter barrel versions is the muzzle brake thread pitch. They went with a metric thread. The Stalker Long Range lists the barrel as threaded 5/8-24".

I like to shoot prone is why I mention it. I instantly ditched the factory brake on my most recent 28 Nosler purchase (Max Long Range) and bought a side ported brake. More options to do this in the 5/8-24 thread pitch.

 

[Brydawg512]

I'm a big fan of the X-Bolts. Only thing I don't like about the light sporter barrel versions is the muzzle brake thread pitch. They went with a metric thread. The Stalker Long Range lists the barrel as threaded 5/8-24".

I like to shoot prone is why I mention it. I instantly ditched the factory brake on my most recent 28 Nosler purchase (Max Long Range) and bought a side ported brake. More options to do this in the 5/8-24 thread pitch.

Great to hear! I was almost thinking of doing the Stalker model and then having it threaded to 5/8-24z rather than the Stalker LR model that comes pre-threaded. If I'm not mistaken, that's the only difference between the 2 models?

 

[ruby76]

The long ranges have a slightly heavier barrel profile, longer, and faster twist rates. I have a hells canyon long range in 6.5 PRC and I do not think it is heavy by any means. I had a Rem 5R 300wm as well, definitely on the heavier side for packing. My Browning shoots extremely good out of the box even with factory ammo.

 

[cohunt]

LR models have a slightly heavier barrel profile, they are threaded 5/8x24", they are 2" longer than the standard models, and the new ones have a faster twist rate than the standard models

the LR stalker is usually the cheapest option in the "LR" series--if you are looking for a 300wm you might check out this link https://lockedloaded.com/product/brown-xblt-stkr-lr-300-26-blk-3rd

 

[Brydawg512]

The long ranges have a slightly heavier barrel profile, longer, and faster twist rates. I have a hells canyon long range in 6.5 PRC and I do not think it is heavy by any means. I had a Rem 5R 300wm as well, definitely on the heavier side for packing. My Browning shoots extremely good out of the box even with factory ammo.

LR models have a slightly heavier barrel profile, they are threaded 5/8x24", they are 2" longer than the standard models, and the new ones have a faster twist rate than the standard models

the LR stalker is usually the cheapest option in the "LR" series--if you are looking for a 300wm you might check out this link https://lockedloaded.com/product/brown-xblt-stkr-lr-300-26-blk-3rd

So, is the long range model a good option over just a standard Stalker? With the 1:8", what grain bullet is most suitable?

 

[cohunt]

LR are heavier, usually have 2" more barrel length, dont use the weird metric muzzle threads, and have the faster twist

you can check out all the features and specs here https://www.browning.com/products/firearms/rifles/x-bolt.html

you asked about the stalker and stalker LR so I was giving you info on the LR model-- you said "out to 600 yards" you really don't need high BC, heavy bullets for that in 300 win mag--but that is what the faster twist rates are for

if you want the lighter threaded model then here is a link to the normal stalker rifle https://tsswarehouse.com/shop/bg-x-...-300wm-26-matte-black-syn-browning-035496229/

if you prefer wood over synthetic then try this https://www.gunsmidwest.com/brn-035-208229-xblt-hntr-300-mag-sat.html

or a camouflaged one https://dahlonegaarmory.com/product/xbolt-stlkr-atacs-300win-sr

all the prices are similar (within about $50) on the "lower end" ones so just pick your options if thats what you want

I pulled these links off of a search engine so I have no affiliation with any of the companies selling these rifles, just trying to help out the op

 

[ruby76]

So, is the long range model a good option over just a standard Stalker? With the 1:8", what grain bullet is most suitable?

I'd say yes it is, gives you more options for different bullets.

 

[Brydawg512]

LR are heavier, usually have 2" more barrel length, dont use the weird metric muzzle threads, and have the faster twist

you can check out all the features and specs here https://www.browning.com/products/firearms/rifles/x-bolt.html

you asked about the stalker and stalker LR so I was giving you info on the LR model-- you said "out to 600 yards" you really don't need high BC, heavy bullets for that in 300 win mag--but that is what the faster twist rates are for

if you want the lighter threaded model then here is a link to the normal stalker rifle https://tsswarehouse.com/shop/bg-x-...-300wm-26-matte-black-syn-browning-035496229/

if you prefer wood over synthetic then try this https://www.gunsmidwest.com/brn-035-208229-xblt-hntr-300-mag-sat.html

or a camouflaged one https://dahlonegaarmory.com/product/xbolt-stlkr-atacs-300win-sr

all the prices are similar (within about $50) on the "lower end" ones so just pick your options if thats what you want

I pulled these links off of a search engine so I have no affiliation with any of the companies selling these rifles, just trying to help out the op

Ok, thank you very much for your help. I really appreciate it.

 

[DSheetz]

Were are the barrels with the metric threads made ? I have heard that the browning's and Winchesters are being out sourced to over seas but I don't know for sure that they are so am asking here about it .

 

[martinakl]

Were are the barrels with the metric threads made ? I have heard that the browning's and Winchesters are being out sourced to over seas but I don't know for sure that they are so am asking here about it .

Most Browning guns were made in Belgium by Fabrique Nationale (FN) until the mid 1970s when some production was shifted to Miroku in Japan. Today's Browning firearms are made in either Belgium, Portugal, Japan or in the United States.

Source:
https://www.browning.com/support/frequently-asked-questions/firearms-manufactured.html

 

[Doodle]

Not exactly the model you were looking for, but I have a "grey" stalker that was released in the same price class a few years ago. With factory Norma rounds it will put the first two in an inch at 300. The thin barrel tends to throw the third a little (another 1" +/-) but I can't recall needing more than two shots out of the 300 wsm. Just experiment with different torque levels on you action screws....mine seems to like 30lbs. I don't think you can go wrong with the modern x-bolts.

side note: the blueing on mine is not exactly top-end and I will probably get it cerakoted, but that's really the only downside to the gun.